Find a job 
Featured Companies 
Featured Universities 
For Companies Can you be part of the management team leading our Supported Living Services across East Sussex? If you want to improve the lives of adults with a learning disability, this could be the job for you.
We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Service Manager in delivering our excellent Supported Living services for adults with a learning disability across East Sussex.
The post holder would have Line Management responsibility for the Team Leaders in each service, supporting them in the direct delivery of Care and Support for the tenants living in these settings. Including assessing potential tenants, ensuring high quality support planning, managing HR issues and keeping the service within budget. Reporting to, and working with, the Registered Service Manager, the successful candidate will ensure the service continues to flourish.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have Management experience
- Have knowledge and experience of registered services
- Have experience in social care
- Have a calm and personable disposition
- Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
To apply for this role, please click the apply now button to upload your CV with a supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Interviews will take place in person during the week commencing 12 January 2026. If you are unable to attend on the date of the interview consideration will be given to an alternative date but this is not guaranteed. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
We can offer:
- Excellent terms and conditions
- A rewarding opportunity to make a difference
- Comprehensive training opportunities
- Career development opportunities within the local authority
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion contact lds.office@eastsussex.gov.uk and we will arrange for someone to contact you.
Contact Detail:
East Sussex County Council Recruiting Team
